People along the densely populated Pacific coasts are exposed to strongly fluctuating rainfall patterns: In East Asia, heavy ...

As global temperatures warm, the Southern Ocean -- between Antarctica and other continents -- will eventually release heat absorbed from the atmosphere, leading to projected long-term increases in ...

Ecosystems in the Southern Ocean, the body of water surrounding Antarctica, are under threat from climate change. The area's ...

Researchers found increased meltwater and rain explain 60% of a decades-long mismatch between predicted and observed temperatures in the ocean around Antarctica.

The Southern Ocean plays a crucial role in regulating global climate by absorbing a significant portion of carbon dioxide and ...

The researchers discovered that freshwater inputs along the coast from melting ice sheets exert surprisingly strong influence on Southern Ocean surface temperatures and the broader climate system.

After being closed for renovations for nearly five months, the Southern Ocean County Animal Facility has officially reopened ...

A recent study published in Nature Communications reveals how carbon dioxide levels surged during the end of the last ice age, with significant releases from the Southern Ocean around Antarctica. The ...